THIS ONE GOT TO ME! PINK FLOYD - MOTHER REACTION

[@doomhunter697]

His father was killed in WWII, he almost died of a fever as a child, and his mother became over protective. The whole album The Wall is about being isolated from others.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

And his grandfather was killed in WWI.

[@davidhutchinson5233]

Among other things.

[@fconner]

While correct the second half of the album was very much a reflection of what happened to Sys Barrett.

[@fulsomekitten2585]

Tear down the wall!

[@GranamyrKhan]

Correct but, not just this...

[@fuzzydude66]

The story behind this song/album is so deep. Pink is the main character of both. He lost his father during WWII, had an overbearing mother, became a rock star but never found happiness or himself. You real should watch the movie. It's visually stunning and extremely well made. I've watched it at least 100 times and never get tired of it. I think you would really like it but it is emotional.

[@ashleydixon4613]

Oh God- watching Bob Geldof shaving off even his eyebrows... I don’t know why I still cringe at the thought of that scene and the cuts from the razor.

[@gregorytaylor3146]

Don't forget that he grew up during the Cold War with the political tides that swept back and through....

[@michaelairheart6921]

Rodger Waters, who wrote the song, lost his father in WW2 when he was 5 months old. His mother was overprotective and overbearing. So this song has personal experience for Rodger. The whole album is a story that has some basis on Rodger's experiences while growing up.

[@gregorytaylor3146]

@@michaelairheart6921 Syd Barrett who gave both the band and character the name, lost his marbles

[@josiplilic3384]

Thanks for sharing! Character made by Waters was asking mother what to do! Damn kids today can't take their eyes from tik tok(mine included). At least,us born before social media,could've told our mothers to chill out🤔

[@edmason9359]

You're the first reactor I have seen, who really understands this song and knows what the bricks are in the wall.

[@obieserious]

Facts

[@ClifHaley]

Totally agree.

[@erco9167]

She is so much more emotionally intelligent than so many reactors

[@jasonmed2119]

Truth

[@direnova6284]

Congratulations once again for being just about the only person on KZbin to understand the lyrics. Most people think it's a song about a good mother which baffles me. The album is a story and it's performed in a very theatrical style, there is of course a movie of the album and deals with the things that happen to protagonist are very like the sort of things you would normally see in a screenplay.

[@dimedraweriv258]

I know right? I'm shocked how many people totally misses the point of this song.

[@allanh5618]

@@dimedraweriv258 I think a great number of people have been infantilized, to a large degree, growing up, and so they don't understand. Those who grow into actual adults and, them selves, raise kids to be adults, they understand the tragedy of this song, and of the whole album, really.

[@andreabindolini7452]

I too have met reactors who have completely misunderstood the text, even moved by thinking of this fantastic mother. This is just like, back in the time, most of the public misunderstanded "Money" thinking that was an elogium to richness and greed. But Javy is smart!

[@andreabindolini7452]

​@@dimedraweriv258 And to think that it is very clear from the first verse sung by Gilmour / mother.

[@teddyjackson1902]

Like so many other Pink Floyd songs it’s layered and complex though. It’s people living lives through tumult beyond their control and doing what they can to survive. Her husband was killed, her son nearly died from an illness as a child. She became overprotective. The amount of judgment dished out is almost as annoying as the people who don’t understand the song lyrics.

[@millie8043]

No Jayy, it’s not “just” a song. Your reactions are so raw and true!! That’s what I love about your channel!

[@jeffreytenly9399]

Jayy, you are ready to hear The Wall, or watch The Wall movie in it's entirety. HUGE thumbs up to you for this reaction. Not many "get it". You got it!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yessss!

[@timlenard1646]

It's so refreshing to see a reactor actually understand this song and the meaning...great job...

[@flubblert]

The mother's voice in the song is like a subconscious admssion of what she's doing to the kid. She thinks she's helping, but she's really hurting. She becomes another brick and Pink's emotional Wall... and his eventual insanity. "The Wall" is an epic concept album. This was just one small piece of the story. "Mother did it need to be so high?"

[@joedirt688]

One doesn't merely listen to Pink Floyd, One experiences them!

[@MrJohnnysaintjohn]

Best authentic reaction. Pink Floyd's writer at this time, Roger Waters wrote a double album about how he (or anyone) ends up with a wall around themselves, alienated from everything around them. This song explores one of the contributing factors towards how he got to this lonely place. Very sad, but it is mostly autobiographical.

[@lighthouse44]

Pink Floyd songs are very deep and filled with gravitas, and this song is a perfect example.

[@teclo1057]

THE MOVIE IS SO POWERFUL, EMOTIONAL, DEEP AND DARK. A TRUE MASTERPIECE

[@conrad98gtp]

Your reaction was the way that everyone should feel it. I think this song was intended to hit you in the feels exactly the way that it hit you. It's because you understood it.

[@rbellgtx68]

I'm like old and this song hit me hundreds of times I was like 11 when the album came out

[@vitus33]

Thank you for being one of the few reactors that got it. It’s not a love letter but a dark note of an overbearing mother that led to his state or “wall”. It is indeed heartbreaking. I sincerely loved watching this reaction video.

[@seansersmylie]

Some people who reacted to this did not listen to the lyrics and thought this was a beautiful song about motherly love. I'm glad you picked up on the reality straight away. It needs to be heard in the context of the whole album, you should watch the film. It's very good.

[@seansersmylie]

Roger Waters father was killed in ww2, that's why she was over protective. No one ever does any of his amazing solo stuff. For me, he was the main genius in Pink Floyd.

[@mikewatts867]

I was going to say the same things. I’ve seen reactions where they only focused on the mother’s love. I’ve seen a couple where they actually had their mothers with them for the reaction. You totally got this and nailed the reaction.

[@capetowntrikeman]

You seriously need to listen to the entire album...it's a masterpiece.

[@tannerwray5901]

Love you sooo much. Thanks for actually listening to the lyrics and puling the true meaning out of it. My mom was like this, and every time I hear this song it’s soul crushing.

[@shaynewest8757]

The whole album is a concept about the price of fame and becoming isolated from reality. It deals with addiction, throwaway sex, war (Rogers father died fighting) and the seedy side of the music business.

[@outernothingness1177]

There's nothing like seeing someone experience this song for the first time.

[@keithsaulsbury4304]

I'm glad to finally see someone react to this song who gets it. I have seen a lot of people review this and think it was a sweet anthem to motherhood. its a very sad song. I'm sure other people have already described that the Wall is a concept album where each song is like a chapter in a book. it is a brilliant work of art. I would highly recommend you listen to it with the songs in order.

[@SirCamera]

I’ve seen so many reactions where people are like, “Aww what a sentimental song about his mom! 😊” You’re the first reaction I’ve seen to actually listen to the lyrics and be horrified (the correct reaction).

[@eduardoizidoro6438]

The whole album is about the isolated life of Roger Waters. So, this is so emotional for who listen to his childhood. I love the way that Pink Floyd touch me by the songs. My favourite band of life

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

I recall tuning up my acoustic guitar and playing and singing this song to my mother. She liked it, understood it, and got to know me better when I explained it and she explained it and we compared notes. She loved Pink Floyd ever since and until she passed.

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

What a beautiful memory to have of your mother. Thank you for sharing it.❤️✌️🌼

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

@@marniethedyslexic6445 Mom really liked watching tapes of Pink Floyd in the 80s and 90s. I didn't buy a guitar to punish my ma...she bought it for me! 😎

[@mayortr42]

I’ve watched at least a half dozen reactions to this song, and you’re the first I’ve seen that really understood it. Thank you for sticking it out. It’s a rough one when you understand it.

[@77tml]

Pink Floyd will always elicit emotions with their music.

[@maidomin]

if i'm not mistaken, the bomb part is a reference to the cold war, to the arms race and the fear of the atomic bomb. it was written in a very tense time between the Us and the USSR

[@godfatherstabba]

Music should bring out emotion. Whether happy, sad, anxious or even anger. Welcome to Pink Floyd.

[@johndavis644]

One of the first person to get the REAL meaning of the song. Love that about you.

[@someoneunknown1933]

Thank you for understanding the ‘wrong’ way to raise a child. As always, your incredibly awesome. The perfect and correct reaction……

[@Roger-ss2lk]

You deserve to cry, dear. You felt the song. Beautiful 🖤

[@benanderson6390]

Your reaction was perfect, Jayy. It IS heartbreaking.

[@michaeltowslee4111]

The Wall is the greatest rock album of all and any time. Mother is a song I can identify with. I have listened to it over a 1000 times. I learn something new every time.

[@lboiv001]

One of the rare reaction channels that put in the open minded thoughts and honesty in the reactions

[@scullytuphskenelli7231]

Heya Jayy. Awesome reaction U hit the nail on the head The mom was way overprotective. U are the first reactor I’ve seen get this meaning of this song perfect

[@christrue6039]

Your interpretation of this song is spot on! Great reaction!

[@hereintheyear]

First person I've seen react to this song that actually understood the song. Thanks for your reaction!

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

Thank you for watching

[@peters7025]

You are always spot on with your reactions. I’ve seen a lot of reactions to this song where they haven’t listened to the lyrics and think it’s a nice song about mommy😀. She’s another brick in his wall like the teachers you reacted to earlier

[@kentclark6420]

I'd say she pretty much built the wall. Who are the first to affect a child's behavior?

[@fredsfreshbeats]

"Mother will she break my heart?" She shattered it 😭😭

[@ginogaddi]

not many get the song right when they first hear it, you got it first time well done.

[@paulkyriazopoulos9052]

Out of all the Pink Floyd "Mother" song reactions you are one of very few, that got it right at the first shot. Congrats!!! Most listen to the song and think of a happy loving Mother song. It is an over protective Mother song, and very sad.

[@humbledb4jesus]

Your reaction when realizing what the song is about is comforting to someone like me who had one of those mothers...

[@myguy8710]

All time favorite Pink Floyd song right here

[@Ozzpot]

Don't let anyone tell you this is just a song. The whole album "The Wall" is Roger Waters' neurotic life laid bare. Like an all-access journey through his memories, his worst fears, his deepest regrets, his guilt, his darkest thoughts. An examination of his self-isolation and the reasoning behind it. These songs are snippets from it. Scenes from a movie. You need to hear the whole thing from start to finish. It's life-changing, truly. There is actually a movie version, but I prefer just the unedited audio on it's own. The focus, combined with your own thoughts, is better than the movie in my opinion.

[@scotthannigan3569]

Ive never seen anyone pick up the whole Wall vibe so quick.

[@raymondfornesjr1969]

She's the only reaction that I have watched on this song that actually listened to the lyrics and responded appropriately....

[@usmcrn4418]

"She's putting him in a shell!"

[@armadillotoe]

None of Pink Floyd's music are just songs. If you grew up during the Cold War, you would understand what they were talking about when they said drop the bomb. We were constantly reminded of the threat of nuclear war. Children in schools did Duck and Cover drills to increase the chance of survival if and when THE bomb was dropped. The news constantly spoke of missile gaps, bomb gaps, etc telling us the Soviets had more weapons than us.

[@CaptainNemo1701]

The Wall is a semi-autobiographical work part based on Roger Waters childhood. The song 'Comfortably Numb' refers to an incident on tour where Roger was taken ill and was given a drug to get him on stage but a side-effect was to make his hands 'swell like balloons' so guitar playing was difficult. The live version in the Pulse 1994 tour is widely thought to be one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. Another Brick in the Wall gave Pink Floyd a no.1 UK chart hit back in 1979 and a movie followed starring Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof as 'Pink'. Years later Geldof achieved greater fame by organising Live Aid 1985 & Live 8 2005. For the latter, he achieved the impossible...getting Floyd back together with Waters.

[@BridewellSeniorTube]

This is a beautiful song but also very sad for me too because as a child, I had the opposite happen to me. My mother left me and my father became a single parent of my older sister and I. She went off with a new guy. So I had the opposite feeling of feeling underprotected from my mother. I cried with you Jayy

[@newfreethink]

Yeah both are challenging. No parent ever has been perfect. Nor will they. Each makes bad mistakes but they are probably doing the best they can. Our journey is to overcome our circumstances. That is the purpose of life clearly.

[@MrHollywoodHigh]

I've listened to over 10 reaction videos to this song thanks to you and your fellow "young whippersnappers". One third of those got the metaphor of "The Wall"; YOU got it after the first verse! Props.

[@brendanpelly213]

Just saw this What an awesome reaction 🤗 You nailed it!!! His mother helped build a wall around him and at the end of the song, he asks... 'Mother did it need to be so high?'

[@billott9858]

The boys dad died in the war so his mother was very overprotective as he grew up and became a rock star. The wall he refers to is insanity. His mother is helping him build the wall. You have to watch the Wall movie, it’ll make more sense.

[@Noneofyourbusiness-it9cn]

Just know there are mothers out there like that

[@fernandolimao362]

The song is about depression and anxiety. He is depressed and anxious and his building an emotional wall around himself, while his overprotecting mother is helping him build that wall, isolating him from the world. The last line "Mother does it needs to be so high" refers to that wall she is building around him.

[@PARPabloAlejandroRomero]

in these days nobody understand the meaning of the song, everybody tends to thinks it is sweet... I really apreeciate that you can . THANK YOU .

[@thelyricologist9568]

It's just one song from an album that tells about how parents, teachers, partners, superiors, people in general close the main hero within the wall of over-protection, overbearing, disregard, despise, etc. Hence the album's title, "The Wall". You need to watch the movie. :-)

[@solomonkane6442]

Just don't watch it on hallucinogenic substances ( like I did )

[@johnwilson5743]

When you listen to music from The Wall (also DSOTM) you MUST listen from start to finish of the entire album. The songs are linked and tell a story. Picking one out and playing/listening to it without understanding the context is like opening a book randomly and reading a chapter without know the rest that had preceeded it. Cheers.

[@fernandolimao362]

That's the effect of Pink Floyd's concept albums. They make us release those emotions that we think we don't have.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

This song gets me everytime

[@ClifHaley]

"Mother did it need to be so high?" at the end always kills me.

[@esarcilla]

If you're a child of EIPs (emotionally immature parents), then this song hits home with every word. You're one of very few people who have reacted to this song that actually really understand the lyrics.

[@harpergras]

Pink Floyd has always been deep...You can never go wrong with my all-time favorite rock band....If you watch the movie " The Wall ", you will understand everything...Your reactions are always the best.

[@GeekGirlGeekgasm]

The song is from the album and film The Wall. To better understand the song, watch the film. It's amazing! Very emotional film and the music. I played this song for an ex and he was in tears at hearing Mother (he had mother issues). Definitely watch the film!

[@williamhestilow4021]

She had better be high when she watches it because that is the only way to watch that movie without saying wtf every few seconds.

[@GeekGirlGeekgasm]

@@williamhestilow4021 Nah, not necessary but it's a plus! LOL

[@flubblert]

Seems to me like she got it pretty good here. I don't think the movie version fills in any blanks at all. If anything it confuses the issue a little, imo. The album's the thing. The movie Is secondary.

[@greg2976]

I didn't see the movie till years after I got the album. Loved the Movie!!!!!! Gave me a better perspective on the album!!!!

[@julilla1]

This song is a hard listen. It was a sad song for me as a child, and even more so now that I have a grown son of my own. I know people do this to their children, but man, it's gut wrenching to hear it.

[@nickawhite76]

It's beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time... SO HARD. Thank you for your reaction. Appropriate. It will make you cry. That's what it does. Pink Floyd.

[@seandunne696]

I love how you always "get it". Another great reaction!

[@gl15col]

I never thought this was about a loving mother; "She won't let you fly but she might let you sing." I've met a mother or 2 like this, and their children do not thrive.

[@stevemariman8769]

"drop the bomb" is a phrase familiar to many wartime generations. England (Britain) was attacked in a war during the 40s. Girl, you are honest in your reactions, and that is unbeatable! You can obviously relate to the song. "Young Lust." also from The Wall, is a real banger, and will have you smiling again!

[@stevematthews641]

Last Roger Waters concert,great effects,great music,lights go down,spotlight on Roger and he sings this song on his own with acoustic guitar....powerfull.......Genius.

[@barbaraswinford6677]

You saw everything that I did in the song. When you said it was like being in a cage, I think you're right. I think it's a cage in his own mind.

[@angusrocks939]

congrats! you got this meaning from the start! mommas gonna make you a mommas boy.

[@skipwilliam5639]

Loved your reaction You nailed it from the start

[@MPGnz]

As someone (or multiple others) said, you get it. And, I think you're the first reactor I've seen to do that straight away. There are parents (perhaps especially mothers?) who wrap their children up in metaphorical cotton wool, and by doing so, suffocate them, emotionally, spiritually and/or mentally. In the context of The Wall, and its main lyricist's upbringing (his father died in WWII), it's perhaps slightly more understandable from the perspective of a solo parent to do that. But also, there's the potential that the mother is actually doing it for selfish reasons. They fear loneliness, if their only child leaves them to live their own life.

[@leftcoaster67]

The lines that get me is. "She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing..." Gut punch.

[@thecatmangaming5503]

This is such a disturbing song oml I love how lines like "mamas gonna keep baby cosy and warm" should come across as comforting and soothing but instead are incredibly creepy Fantastic reaction!

[@richardwright9563]

Yes his mother built a wall around him being over protective and the end of the song he says why did it have to be so high,very emotional song

[@Boatzilla2]

I wish I could give you a hug. Thanks for the reaction. Probably best to hear the whole album and watch the movie.

[@sonicart1808]

This is as deep as the ocean..... if you have experienced an over protective mother this can be a rough listen, loved your reaction thanks...

[@mememe733]

I have just binged reactions to this song and you are one of only 2 reactors who got what this song is about

[@richardrodriguez2120]

You got it girl. Not many people do. Great reaction

[@PaulHaigh072]

Thank you for your empathy and understanding.

[@jamesmyrick9083]

Love how this song contrasts super creepy lyrics with peacefull sounding instruments.

[@andrewbiggerstaff8580]

It is a sad and depressing song. His relationship with his mother is beginning of what the main character ends up becoming.

[@Dan-nj8du]

Pink Floyd albums are an emotional rollercoaster. You got it perfectly. Of course, the solution is to listen to the rest of the album to get to the high points.

[@randyrutherford1186]

Love watching your reactions. It amazes me how much you understand the meaning in songs. Pretty cool.

[@alainvosselman9960]

This is largely based on the denial of a mother to help shape her son and give him the things he need to properly function in life... It's a control based relation with her child, clearly a very sensitive child, with a world of concerns on his mind. The music of Pink Floyd is mostly built on very deep hurt, pain, confusion yet it's made by very awesome, sensitive, genius musicians with a huge heart.

[@jonk1969]

Your reaction is spot on even without the context of knowing the full album's story.

[@robinlabouche2230]

One of my favourite songs, about a Mother who is overbearing !!!!!

[@colinweir3203]

The two bands with the deepest lyrics on the planet PINK FLOYD AND KANSAS.

[@user-kz9oy7jf2u]

This song is in concept album. You can not judge with only litsening this song. If you listen the album from begining, you will feel diffrent experience.

[@artemiasalina1860]

You're the first reactor I've seen who got the point of the song right away.

[@gregorytaylor3146]

You get it, this album was the anthem to many of us who were in our teens in the late 70's and early mid 80's. Pink - an amalgam of Roger Waters and Syd Barrett - becomes a huge cult figure rock star but he lives his stage act and he can't relate to other people. "The Bomb" is the overbearing fear of Nuclear War that dominated the Cold War. Sorry I've been away. You're as beautiful as always and fearless as ever.

[@julilla1]

Yes, for Boomers and Gen X, "The Bomb" needed no explanation from about the age of 5 or 6.

[@gregorytaylor3146]

@@julilla1 Given the saber rattling between Gropey Joe, the August Emperor Xi and Putin it should be no mystery to you either. Chemical and Tac Nuke are normal Russian and Chinese OOB.

[@dimedraweriv258]

Mother did it have to be so high? Brilliant line

[@steviesellers]

The album The Wall is about chils to adult and all the things that build a wall , mother, school, girlfriends,drugs ,fame the collapse . Very good reaction you get it xxx

[@josecalderon2036]

Great analysis of the song! That's what makes you a great reactor

[@ianrastall]

You hear it. Thank God. So many people can't hear it. It *is* a tragic song, and it's a real thing. For too many... I know this song, man. I understand this. Thank you for understanding.

[@oldmanghost219]

You are really hitting the greats today!

[@beernmetal6964]

Another soul that must watch the movie.

[@Templar451]

Wish I could give this 2 thumbs up. You REALLY got this song.

[@phen277]

You are now my favorite reactor. You get this.